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“介词+名词”(prep.+n.)结构是英语习惯用 法,可在句中充当表语、定语、状语、宾语等成份,其搭配灵活,表现力强,几乎无通则可循。如若把表示方位的介词与含动作意味的名词 合用,则含被动之义。此结构通俗地道,比生搬硬套被动结构要好。下面试举几例分析,仅供同仁参考。
1.above+noun,超过…高于… 例:?
His honest character is above all praise.=His honest character cannot be praised in any words.?
His conduct has always been above suspicion.=His conduct has no t been suspected.?
若动作本身较明显,不需强调,而要突出实施者时,介词直接实施者,略去动作。例如:?
This problem is above me.(略去my comprehension)? 这问题我理解不了。?
The fixed task was above the girl.(略去her ability)? 规定的任务那女孩难以完成。
2.below+noun,不及…、不值… 例:
This matter is below consideration.这事无须考虑。
3.beyond+noun,出乎… 胜过… 例:?
The rumour is beyond belief.? 谣言不足为信。?
The town has changed beyond our recognition.? 小城变化,难以认出。
Our success is beyond our hope.我们的成功始料不及。
4.for+noun,适于… 为着… 例:?
Some words are suitable for use in verse. 有些词适用于韵文。
We've got enough books for your choice.书足够你选读。
The contract is now ready for signature.合同已备签。
5.in+noun,处于…从事… 例:?
Above the horizon a ship came in our sight.? 海平线上一艘船进入视野。?
Doctors are in great demand in mountainous areas.? 山区急需医生。?
The book is not yet in print.? 书未付印。
6.on+noun,由于 … 例:?
John was on trial for murder.? 约翰因谋杀受审。
7.out of+ noun, 失去… 没有… 例:?
There was something wrong in the rudder, the plane was out of control.? 方向舵出毛病,飞机失去控制。?
That disc was out of stock.? 那种唱片脱销。?
This colour is out of fashion.? 这颜色不流行。
8.past+noun,过于… 超出… 例:?
The shoes are past repair, they are almost worn out.? 鞋子不可修补,穿的太破旧了。
The pain was almost past bearing.疼痛难挨。
9.under+noun,在…过程,在…下 例:
The patient is still under treatment.病人还在治疗。?
The question under discussion is about the educational system.? 有关教育体制的问题正在讨论。?
Everything should be under review before taking actions.? 三思而后行。
10.within+noun,在…内、不超过… 例:?
He took two days off within the teacher's permission.? 得到老师允许,他告假两天。
The city is already within sight.城市已历历在目。
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